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'''Bowser's Castle 2''' is the fourth and last course of the [[Flower Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''. Its obstacles are falling [[Thwomp]]s and thin rectangular gaps in the floor that make drivers fall into the [[lava]] below. The track is also notable for its jumping [[ramp]]s; similar to those found in newer installments (after ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'') which allows racers to perform [[Jump Boost|Trick]]s. A large statue of Bowser can be seen in the background. The course shares its music with the game's other three Bowser Castles: [[GBA Bowser's Castle 1|1]], [[GBA Bowser's Castle 3|3]], [[GBA Bowser's Castle 4|4]]. Prior to its appearance in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', it was named '''Bowser Castle 2'''.
'''Bowser's Castle 2''' is the fourth and last course of the [[Flower Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''. Its obstacles are falling [[Thwomp]]s and thin rectangular gaps in the floor that make drivers fall into the [[lava]] below. The track is also notable for its jumping [[ramp]]s; similar to those found in newer installments (after ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'') which allows racers to perform [[Jump Boost|Trick]]s. A large statue of Bowser can be seen in the background. The course shares its music with the game's other three Bowser Castles: [[GBA Bowser's Castle 1|1]], [[GBA Bowser's Castle 3|3]], [[GBA Bowser's Castle 4|4]]. Prior to its appearance in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', it was named '''Bowser Castle 2'''.


This course returns in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' as the third race of the [[Banana Cup]] and in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', beginning with the [[Hammer Bro Tour]].
Bowser's Castle 2 reappears in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' as the third race of the [[Banana Cup]], and in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' starting with the [[Hammer Bro Tour]].


==Course layout==
==''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''==
===Course layout===
[[File:MKSC Bowser Castle 2 Screenshot.png|thumb|left|200px|The course in ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'']]
[[File:MKSC Bowser Castle 2 Screenshot.png|thumb|left|200px|The course in ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'']]
After the start, there is one sharp U-turn to the right. After a long straight piece there is a swing curve right-left with a Thwomp. After another straight piece and turning left, there is a [[Kanaami Road]] bridge with three lava pits and a turn to the left, making this the first appearance of these platforms in the series. Afterwards, there is another Thwomp and turn to the left. Then there is a section with a large lava pit and multiple gaps with [[Lava Bubble]]s jumping out. Afterwards, there is a turn to the right onto another grate bridge with more lava pits and ramps and a curve right near two Thwomps and the finish line.
As with the other Bowser Castle tracks, Bowser Castle 2 is composed entirely of straightaways and 90° turns. There are also [[Thwomp]]s as obstacles. The course begins with a U-turn to the right followed by a straightaway; at the beginning of this straightaway is a narrow [[Dash Panel|speed strip]] on the left side of the road. Racers then encounter the first set of [[Item Box]]es and make two left turns followed by a right turn and the first Thwomp. There is then a left turn followed by a brief section made out of a metal grid; the grid has several holes in it which are preceded by jump pads, and another speed strip lies on the right side of the track. Racers then take a right turn, with a speed strip on the inside of the turn, and pass another Thwomp.
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Another right turn then leads into a section where racers must continuously use jump pads to jump over the lava. The section has multiple potential routes, and an individual Item Box can be found at one of the jumps. It ends with a right turn into another, much longer section that's largely made out of a metal grid. Here, the track initially widens and there are many more holes preceded by jump pads, as well as a pair of Item Boxes in the middle of the track. Towards the end of the section, the track returns to its normal width, and racers make one more right turn soon after. There is then a straightaway with two more Thwomps followed by the finish line.
 
Throughout the course, [[Lava Bubble]]s also appear as obstacles. They will regularly hop out of the lava through holes in the track and through the gaps where racers hop over the lava.


==''Mario Kart DS''==
==''Mario Kart DS''==
[[File:MKDS Bowser Castle 2 GBA Intro.png|thumb|left|Bowser Castle 2 in ''Mario Kart DS'']]
[[File:MKDS Bowser Castle 2 GBA Intro.png|thumb|left|Bowser Castle 2 in ''Mario Kart DS'']]
Bowser Castle 2 makes its classic course debut in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' as the third course of the [[Banana Cup]]. The layout of the course remains unchanged from the previous iteration, except with its enhanced 3D graphics and all the ramps now encompass [[Dash Panel]]s. If a racer is shrunk by a [[Lightning]], they cannot complete the first jump necessary for completing this course and will fall to the lava. [[Mario Kart DS#Missions|Missions]] 4-5 and 5-4 take place on this course. In 4-5, the player has to collect 15 [[coin]]s without getting squished by a Thwomp, and in 5-4, the player has to drive through 10 numbered gates in order. The player uses Bowser in both of these missions. The course has never been available in Wi-Fi.
Bowser Castle 2 makes its classic course debut in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' as the third course of the [[Banana Cup]]. The layout of the course remains unchanged from the previous iteration, except with its enhanced 3D graphics and all the ramps now encompass [[Dash Panel]]s. If a racer is shrunk by a [[Lightning]], they cannot complete the first jump necessary for completing this course and will fall to the lava. The course has never been available in Wi-Fi.


===Missions===
There are two [[Mario Kart DS#Missions|missions]] that take place on Bowser's Castle 2, both of which [[Bowser]] is used:
*'''Mission 4-5''': The player must collect 15 [[coin]]s gathered at the start of the track within 30 seconds. During this mission, there are two large rows of [[Thwomp]]s present, which the player must avoid getting squished by. All coins are found along these rows.
*'''Mission 5-4''': The player must pass through 10 gates within 65 seconds.
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==''Mario Kart Tour''==
==''Mario Kart Tour''==
[[File:MKT GBA Bowser Castle 2 Bomb Scene.jpg|thumb|250px|The course in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
[[File:MKT GBA Bowser Castle 2 Bomb Scene.jpg|thumb|250px|The course in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
The course reappears once more in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. It was added into the game at the start of the [[Hammer Bro Tour]]. Though the standard layout is largely the same, there are now [[Barrel Bomb]]s that are in certain areas, and some of the lava pits are smaller or absent. The platform directly after the first jump has a slightly different layout. The course now has a starting banner with the classic ''Mario Kart'' logo and uses the background of [[GBA Bowser's Castle 1]], as well as the arrangement of its music from ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''.
The course reappears once more in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. It was added into the game at the start of the [[Hammer Bro Tour]]. Though the standard layout is largely the same, there are now [[Barrel Bomb]]s that are in certain areas, and some of the lava pits are smaller or absent. The platform directly after the first jump has a slightly different layout. The course now has a starting banner with the classic ''Mario Kart'' logo and uses the background of [[GBA Bowser's Castle 1]], as well as the arrangement of its music from ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''.


This course is a favorite of [[Ice Bro]], [[Fire Bro]], [[Monty Mole]], [[Dry Bowser]], [[King Bob-omb]], [[Mario|Mario (Samurai)]], [[Dry Bones|Dry Bones (Gold)]], [[Shy Guy|Shy Guy (Ninja)]], [[Waluigi|Waluigi (Vampire)]], [[Meowser]], and the [[Mii|Bronze Mii Racing Suit]]. It can also be a favorite of [[King Boo|King Boo (Luigi's Mansion)]] if he reaches level 3, and [[King Boo]] and [[Fire Mario|Fire Rosalina]] if they reach level 6. Like other courses in the game, Bowser's Castle 2 has a reverse variant, a trick variant, and a reverse and trick variant, referred to as '''Bowser's Castle 2R''', '''Bowser's Castle 2T''', and '''Bowser's Castle 2R/T''' respectively. The former two were introduced alongside the normal variant in the Hammer Bro Tour, while the latter was introduced in the [[Trick Tour (2020)|2020 Trick Tour]]. The reverse and trick variant has a shortcut that contains many Thwomps, which are blocking the shortcut route.  
The course also appeared as '''Bowser's Castle 2R''' (reversed), '''Bowser's Castle 2T''' (with ramps), and '''Bowser's Castle 2R/T''' (reversed with ramps). The former two were introduced alongside the normal variant in the Hammer Bro Tour, while the latter was introduced in the [[Trick Tour (2020)|2020 Trick Tour]]. In the T variant, there is a [[Glide Ramp|glide ramp]] at the beginning of the first section with jumps and [[Lava Bubble]]s. In the R/T variant, part of the main road is blocked off by Thwomps and [[wooden cutout]]s, and most racers have to take a detour around.


The course's R/T variant had been absent for thirty-nine tours, from the [[Toad vs. Toadette Tour]] to the [[Bowser Tour (2023)|2023 Bowser Tour]], making it the R/T variant with the longest gap of appearances between tours. It is also the only classic course R/T variant to not appear in 2022.
The course's R/T variant had been absent for thirty-nine tours, from the [[Toad vs. Toadette Tour]] to the [[Bowser Tour (2023)|2023 Bowser Tour]], making it the R/T variant with the longest gap of appearances between tours. It is also the only classic course R/T variant to not appear in 2022.


===Appearances===
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of GBA Bowser's Castle 2 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of GBA Bowser's Castle 2 tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of GBA Bowser's Castle 2 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of GBA Bowser's Castle 2 tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].
===Top-tier and middle-tier items===
{{MKT favored table|GBA|Bowser's Castle 2}}
===Bonus challenges===
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{{MKT bonus challenge table|Ring Race|GBA Bowser's Castle 2}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Do Jump Boosts|GBA Bowser's Castle 2}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Big Reverse Race|GBA Bowser's Castle 2}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Goomba Takedown|GBA Bowser's Castle 2}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Steer Clear of Obstacles|GBA Bowser's Castle 2}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Vs. Mega|GBA Bowser's Castle 2|char=Bowser}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Smash Small Dry Bones|GBA Bowser's Castle 2}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Break Item Boxes|GBA Bowser's Castle 2}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Time Trial|GBA Bowser's Castle 2|GBA Bowser's Castle 2R}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Combo Attack|GBA Bowser's Castle 2T}}
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==Profiles==
==Profiles==
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MKT Icon BowsersCastle2GBA FireBro.png|The course icon with Fire Bro
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2GBA FireBro.png|The course icon with Fire Bro
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2GBA IceBro.png|The course icon with Ice Bro
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2GBA IceBro.png|The course icon with Ice Bro
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RGBA DryBowser.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Dry Bowser
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RGBA DryBowser.png|The course icon of the R variant with Dry Bowser
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RGBA Birdo.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Birdo
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RGBA Birdo.png|The course icon of the R variant with Birdo
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RGBA Bowser.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Bowser
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RGBA Bowser.png|The course icon of the R variant with Bowser
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RGBA FireBro.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Fire Bro
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RGBA FireBro.png|The course icon of the R variant with Fire Bro
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RGBA CatToad.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Cat Toad
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RGBA CatToad.png|The course icon of the R variant with Cat Toad
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RGBA MontyMole.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Monty Mole
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RGBA MontyMole.png|The course icon of the R variant with Monty Mole
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RGBA RosalinaHalloween.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Rosalina (Halloween)
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RGBA RosalinaHalloween.png|The course icon of the R variant with Rosalina (Halloween)
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RGBA DrBowser.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Dr. Bowser
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RGBA DrBowser.png|The course icon of the R variant with Dr. Bowser
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2TGBA Birdo.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Birdo
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2TGBA Birdo.png|The course icon of the T variant with Birdo
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2TGBA HammerBro.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Hammer Bro
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2TGBA HammerBro.png|The course icon of the T variant with Hammer Bro
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2TGBA FireBro.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Fire Bro
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2TGBA FireBro.png|The course icon of the T variant with Fire Bro
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2TGBA KingBobomb.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with King Bob-omb
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2TGBA KingBobomb.png|The course icon of the T variant with King Bob-omb
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2TGBA FunkyKong.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Funky Kong
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2TGBA FunkyKong.png|The course icon of the T variant with Funky Kong
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2TGBA DryBowser.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Dry Bowser
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2TGBA DryBowser.png|The course icon of the T variant with Dry Bowser
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RTGBA MetalMario.png|The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Metal Mario
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RTGBA MetalMario.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Metal Mario
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RTGBA Bowser.png|The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Bowser
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RTGBA Bowser.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Bowser
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RTGBA Wario.png|The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Wario
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RTGBA Wario.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Wario
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RTGBA FireBro.png|The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Fire Bro
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RTGBA FireBro.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Fire Bro
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RTGBA Lemmy.png|The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Lemmy
MKT Icon BowsersCastle2RTGBA Lemmy.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Lemmy
MKT Tour14 YoshiCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Do Jump Boosts]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour14 LuigiCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Big Reverse Race]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour14 IceMarioCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Vs. Mega]] [[Bowser]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour15 BowserJrCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Ring Race]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour16 DiddyKongCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Steer Clear of Obstacles]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour18 DiddyKongCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Smash Small Dry Bones]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour18 YoshiCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Combo Attack]] bonus challenge held on Bowser's Castle 2T
MKT Tour19 KoopaTroopaCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Goomba Takedown]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour23 WarioCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Time Trial (Mario Kart Tour)|Time Trial]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour23 LarryCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Break Item Boxes]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour29 BowserCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the Time Trial bonus challenge held on Bowser's Castle 2R
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====Screenshots====
====Screenshots====
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKT Bowser's Castle 2RT View.png|View of a segment of the main road in the Reverse/Trick variant repurposed as a shortcut filled with [[Thwomp]]s hidden behind [[wooden cutout]]s
MKT Bowser's Castle 2RT View.png|View of a segment of the main road in the R/T variant repurposed as a shortcut filled with [[Thwomp]]s hidden behind [[wooden cutout]]s
MKT Ice Bro and Fire Bro.jpg|[[Fire Bro]] and [[Ice Bro]] using their [[Special Item (Mario Kart series)|special skills]]
MKT Ice Bro and Fire Bro.jpg|[[Fire Bro]] and [[Ice Bro]] using their [[Special Item (Mario Kart series)|special skills]]
MKT Baby Luigi Thwomp.jpg|[[Baby Luigi]] using a [[Super Horn]]
MKT Baby Luigi Thwomp.jpg|[[Baby Luigi]] using a [[Super Horn]]
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This is the only course in the [[Flower Cup]] in ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'' that has yet to appear in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''.
*This is the only course in ''Super Circuit'''s [[Flower Cup]] that does not appear in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''.


==References==
==References==
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